Maria’s Holistic Therapies Monkston

05/12/2025

03/12/2025

As we’re in December and everyone looking for presents, how about one of my Gift Vouchers £40 for an hours treatment. Free delivery if your in Milton Keynes

03/12/2025

Reflexology my favourite treatment, it does so much more, it balances out you body so therefore headaches will be better, aches and pains improved. One of my ladies actually cancelled an operation as regular reflexology cleared up her eye issue. If your new to reflexology though you must have a few treatments to notice improvement on a health problem, one treatment is relaxing and still helps sleep etc but regular reflexology and your health will be so much better.

01/12/2025

So glad many of you took advantage of this treatment, still time to book in at the reduced price or treat a loved one for Xmas 🎄

28/11/2025

DECEMBER BOOKINGS
Next week I have a few spaces after that, I have limited availability. Spaces Wednesday 17th and Thursday 18th. Please book in now

25/11/2025

So true, let me boost your immune system, balance your body, give you new energy in the darkest coldest months x

21/11/2025

Some little Xmas ideas on my table. Gift vouchers are proving popular. Don’t forget yours 😊

20/11/2025

20% off all Xmas gifts. Have a look some nice little ideas here. Click here and it will bring you straight to the Xmas gifts

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20/11/2025

My lovely lady I visited today, lit this fire for me, didn’t want to leave 🥰

19/11/2025

Last appointments for November available on Tuesday 25th. Let me know and I’ll book you in

17/11/2025

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This explains why you will feel tired after a reflexology treatment, it’s actually a good sign

It’s not unusual to feel sleepy, heavy, or even emotionally drained after a reflexology session, and it’s actually a good sign that your body is responding.

Reflexology activates the parasympathetic nervous system - the “rest and digest” branch responsible for slowing the heart rate, lowering blood pressure, and triggering recovery processes. When the body shifts out of a chronic stress state (sympathetic dominance), it finally has permission to relax, repair, and rebalance.

That deep relaxation can sometimes feel like fatigue, especially if your system has been running on adrenaline or stress hormones for a long time. The tiredness isn’t a side effect. It’s a signal that your body is resetting its internal balance.

📚 Research supports this response:

Studies, including McVicar et al. (Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 2007), show measurable reductions in heart rate, blood pressure, and anxiety levels following reflexology - clear indicators of parasympathetic activation.

A 2011 pilot study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that reflexology sessions produced significant decreases in salivary cortisol (the body’s main stress hormone), reinforcing the link between reflexology and stress reduction.

Improvements in sleep quality and relaxation have been documented across multiple clinical settings, from cancer care to maternity wards, all pointing to the same physiological mechanism of rest and regulation.

💧 How to support your body afterward:

Drink water to help the body process metabolic by-products released during deep relaxation.

Avoid caffeine or alcohol immediately after your session to prolong the calm.

Rest if you can, even a short nap or quiet time helps integrate the benefits.

Feeling tired after reflexology is simply your body exhaling and catching up on the rest it’s been asking for. 😴

16/11/2025

These are some of the reasons you should book a massage. My massages are tailor made for you, concentrate on areas of concern, firm pressure or gentle pressure. Aromatherapy oils to suit your needs. One size does not fit all! 😘